While E3 2021 is still a couple of days away, Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live! will start an exciting weekend of video games with a show that features 30+ games, special guests, musical performances, Day of the Devs, and much more.
To help ensure you don’t miss a single announcement, trailer, gameplay video, or surprise, here is everything announced and revealed at Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live!
Elden Ring Release Date Announced Alongside First Gameplay Trailer
The much-anticipated Elden Ring will officially be released on January 21, 2022. In addition to the release date announcement, we also received a lengthy gameplay trailer showing off its world.
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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Arrives in Early 2022 From Borderlands Developer
Borderlands developer Gearbox has announced Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – A high-fantasy take on a looter-shooter that features the voice talent of Andy Samberg, Wanda Sykes, Ashley Burch, Will Arnett, and more. This will be a standalone game and is not a Borderlands spinoff.
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Metal Slug Tactics Is a New Take on a Classic Franchise
Metal Slug Tactics was revealed and looks to be a strategic take on the long-running franchise that is known for its run-and-gun action.
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Death Stranding Director’s Cut Announced for PS5
Hideo Kojima came by Kickoff Live! to announce that Death Stranding Director’s Cut is “coming soon” to PS5.
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Jeff Goldblum Helped Reveal Jurassic World Evolution 2
The sequel to Frontier Development’s park builder sim Jurassic World Evolution 2 was announced and will launch on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One.
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Korean MMO Lost Ark Headed to the West in Fall 2021
The popular Korean MMO Lost Ark will be making its way to the west in Fall 2021.
Sable’s Release Date Announced
Sable will be released on September 23, 2021, and more info will be revealed at tomorrow’s Tribeca Game Festival.
Among Us to Add Hide & Seek Mode and More
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Among Us will be adding a new Hide & Seek mode, new roles, new colors, a new map, and much more.
Salt and Sacrifice Announced for 2022
A sequel to Salt and Sanctuary named Salt and Sacrifice has been announced for 2022 and will feature online co-op. It will launch on PS4 and PS5.
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Two Point Campus Officially Announced
Following a Microsoft Store leak, Two Point Campus has officially been announced. It will arrive in 2022.
Escape From Tarkov Takes the Battle to a New Area
Escape From Tarkov got a Battle in the Streets gameplay trailer that showcases the new gameplay that will take place in a new area featuring war-torn streets and apartment buildings.
A Stranger Things and Smite Collaboration Announced
On July 13, Smite will be getting a Stranger Things collaboration that will include Eleven, a full battle pass, and an Upside Down Arena Map.
Left 4 Dead-Style Co-Op Shooter The Anacrusis Officially Announced
The Left 4 Dead-style co-op shooter The Anacrusis has been officially announced, and it comes from former Valve writer Chet Faliszek and his new studio Stray Bombay.
Koch Media Reveals New Publishing Label Prime Label Alongside a New Painkiller Game
Koch Media has announced a new publishing label called Prime Matter, and it revealed that 12 upcoming games will be published under it. These include Payday 3, a new Gungrave title, and a new Painkiller title.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt is a Vampire Battle Royale
Sharkmob has announced that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt will bring a battle royale-style game to the Vampire universe in 2021.
New Tales of Arise Trailer Revealed
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The newest Tales of Arise is here and it showcases the game’s characters, abilities, and more.
Fast & Furious Vehicles Arrive in Rocket League Next Week
In celebration of F9, Rocket League will be getting Fast & Furious vehicles on June 17, 2021.
thatgamecompany’s Sky: Children of Light Launching on Switch This Month, Le Petit Prince Arriving in July
thatgamecompany’s Sky: Children of Light will officially launch on Nintendo Switch on June 29, and the Le Petit Prince season will begin on July 6.
Overwatch 2’s Game Director Shows Off Baptiste and Sombra’s New Look
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Get a look at Baptiste and Sombra’s redesign in Overwatch 2.
Planet of Lana Is a Beautiful ‘Off-Earth Odyssey’
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Planet of Lana is a gorgeous ‘Off-Earth Odyssey’ that features a hand-painted art style. It will be released in 2022.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Story Trailer Revealed
Ahead of its July 9 release date, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin received a new story trailer.
Endless Dungeon Gameplay Revealed
Amplitude’s next game – Endless Dungeon – received its first gameplay trailer.
NieR: Automata’s 2B Announced for Fall Guys
NieR: Automata’s 2B is arriving in Fall Guys on June 18, 2021.
Call of Duty: Zombies Creator Announces Deviation Games Studio and Partnership with PlayStation
Jason Blundell, the creator of Call of Duty: Zombies, has teamed up with fellow Treyarch veteran Dave Anthony to start a new studio called Deviation Games. Furthermore, the studio will be partnering with PlayStation on their new IP.
Far Cry 6’s Giancarlo Esposito Discusses His Character Anton Castillo
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The actor behind the antagonist Antón Castillo of Far Cry 6 reveals his character’s background and motivations as the despot ruler of the island Yara in the latest addition to the Far Cry series.
Evil Dead: The Game Showcases New Gameplay Video
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Get your first look at Evil Dead: The Game, narrated by Ash Williams himself, Bruce Campbell.
Back 4 Blood Gameplay Trailer Shows Off a New Enemy
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Back 4 Blood got a new trailer and it showed off a new, horrifying enemy.
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